Case 3303906/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Mr A Duckett-McDowall v BSS Group UK Limited — 2021
- Case reference
- 3303906/2020
- Decision date
- 23 March 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Kurrein Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr A Duckett-McDowall
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant, Mr A Duckett-McDowall, brought claims of unfair dismissal and sexual orientation discrimination against BSS UK Limited. Following a preliminary hearing on 15 January 2021, the tribunal ordered the claimant to pay a deposit of £450.00. The order was sent to the claimant on 16 March 2021.
The tribunal recorded that the claimant failed to pay the deposit. On that basis, both the unfair dismissal claim and the sexual orientation discrimination claim were struck out under rule 39(4) of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013. The judgment does not contain findings on the merits of either claim or any substantive compensation award.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Struck out under rule 39(4) after the £450 deposit ordered at the preliminary hearing was not paid. | Struck out | — | — |
| Sexual orientation discrimination | Struck out under rule 39(4) after the £450 deposit ordered at the preliminary hearing was not paid. | Struck out | Sexual orientation | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- rule 39(4) Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013
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